Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport today issued travel advisories due to the cold weather and smog. Consequently, just today, 79 departures, including 2 international and 73 arrivals, including 2 international, were cancelled today from the Delhi Airport.
The flight operations seem to be affected by dense fog, adding to the visibility woes. Even on Thursday, airport operations were conducted under CAT III conditions, contributing to the low visibility. CAT III is a category of Instrument Landing System (ILS) that provides lower minimum visibility and decision heights. It enables nearly zero-visibility landings in certain situations. CAT III approach requires advanced equipment and specialised pilot training.
India’s largest carrier, IndiGo, noted that visibility in Delhi NCR, Amritsar, Jabalpur, and Jalandhar led to changes in the flight schedules, resulting in flight schedules being slower than usual.
“Our teams on the ground are prioritising safety and compliance with visibility requirements. We recommend keeping a tab on your flight status. If your flight is impacted, you can conveniently rebook your journey or claim a refund through goindigo.in/plan-b.html,” the advisory mentioned.
In a post on the social media platform X, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said, “Due to prevailing fog conditions in parts of Northern India, airport operations may be impacted. Passengers are requested to remain in contact with their airlines, check official platforms for updates, and allow extra time for travel. Passenger facilitation teams are available at airports to support travellers.”
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